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The Trumpet Shall Sound- Aria
Taken from the “Messiah”, this duet (trpt. and tromb.-opt bar/tuba) with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. The balance in the writing between the solo and the accompaniment allows for great flavor.
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Face To Face
An accompanied clarinet trio which begins with a flowing motif setting up a sense of serenity. The first statement allows all three of the clarinets to intertwine for a constant, gentle movement- this action is a common denominator throughout the piece. A modulation takes place where the pitch is elevated, but also the rhythms more intense as the piece becomes more fluid even as the three solo lines are unaccompanied. The final statement is strong, bold and resolved.
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Glory To His Name
This brass sextet is score for 2 trumpets, horn (opt. Trp.), trombone, baritone and tuba. Essentially in an ABA song form this march-style piece has a beautifully constructed expressive section in the middle.
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Will Jesus Find Us Watching
The piece starts out with a reflective feeling- challenging the though of the title. But all of a sudden it breaks out with a sense of resolve as if the questions has been answered. This resolve is present in many different ways, compositionally, until it builds to a final, determined resolve!
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Now I Belong To Jesus
This brass quintet is scored with traditional instrumentation along with an optional trumpet part. The pieces is presented in a simplistic manner giving over to many opportunities for great expression. It is an intimate rendition of a reflection song.
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The Heavens Declare
This Ron Hamilton quintet/sextet has a march like flavor with a great deal of moving accompaniment lines. The style is maintained throughout while going through various key and dynamic changes.
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How Majestic is Thy Name
This Ron Hamilton song is beautifully arranged for brass quintet with optional horn (trp) and trombone (BHTC) starting out in a strong flowing manner. It continues with gentle harmonic patterns using suspensions, metrical and key shifts to give a sense of musical flow. It ends on a high note with more force to exemplify the idea od Majesty.
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The Joy Of Jesus
This brass quintet with optional baritone TC part has a light texture throughout with tasteful pointal additions. It often uses expressive duet lines as it moves amongst the various voices. After a couple modulations always moving upward it comes to a final strongly stated conclusion.
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A Tender Heart
This quintet (opt. Sextet) begins in a plaintive fashion with block harmonic structure in the lower voices. The tune is presented in the trombone and after picked up in the first trumpet. A modulation takes place and the second trumpet carries the tune. The final section allows the low voice to carry the theme where the ending is solemn built on a simple motif.
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Jesus Is Coming Again
A traditional brass quintet there are optional parts for a sextet. The arrangement starts out rather solemnly and gains strength and elevation as it progresses, ending with an uplifting and solid statement.
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Come Thou Fount
This piece is scored for traditional brass quintet with optional third trumpet. The piece makes melodic statements while moving through several different key centers. It is rich with contrapuntal accents.
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I Want To Be There
Delightful! Delightful! Delightful! The style of this work just makes it a continual joy! The whole first section features the lead sax with chromatic underpinnings. The interlude features the tenor line at a slower pace and then the whole thing erupts into the joyous feelings of the first section. It then catapults into a punctuated ending making a final statement.
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How Long Has It Been
A trio that exudes a gentleness and tenderness from beginning to end. The melodic lines are mildly altered and the support harmonies and counterpoint move in a way that gives a sense of direction to the future. A very affective piece.
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How Long Has It Been
A trio that exudes a gentleness and tenderness from beginning to end. The melodic lines are mildly altered and the support harmonies and counterpoint move in a way that gives a sense of direction to the future. A very affective piece.
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Fantasy On A Scandinavian Hymnsong
Arranged on “Built on the Rock….” beginning with chime followed by clarinet & bass clarinet, then a horn solo. The melody is passed between sectionsthen a quiet tranquil fugato. Concluding by an eternal sound crafted on organum harmonies.